So, we made it out of Denver the following morning, optimistic and ready to take on the world. All was well in the world and we were going to conquer the trip to Anchorage like it was nobody's business.
We got distracted partway to our destination, though--a celestial light poured forth from the heavens and revealed to us Costco Wholesale. Resupply took a few hours, and we acquired some of the necessities:
> Chairs
> A crank-powered flashlight
> Hot dog skewers
> A 36-pack of Mountain Dew
> Two slingshots
> 500 Paintballs
You know--the sort...

Started our trip back to Alaska today, Jonathan's birthday. First stop will be Denver, to spend the night and eat out at Casa Bonita for Jonathan's birthday. We'll be meeting with Karen and Chris & Toni Moeder and their girls. Should be a good time, haven't seen Chris forever and we haven't met Toni or the girls yet...